American Horror Story: Asylum is the second season of the American FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It originally aired from October 17, 2012 to January 23, 2013. The premise of the second season marked a departure from that of the series's first season, featuring all new characters and a new location, thus marking American Horror Story as an anthology series. The season begins in 1964 at the fictional mental institution, Briarcliff Manor, following the stories of the staff and inmates who occupy it, and intercuts with events in the past and present. Returning cast members from the previous season of the series include: Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Jessica Lange, Dylan McDermott, and Frances Conroy, along with new cast members Joseph Fiennes, Lizzie Brocheré, and James Cromwell. Like its predecessor, Asylum was well received by television critics.
| Starring | Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Lizzie Brocheré, James Cromwell, Jessica Lange |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Original network | FX |
About American Horror Story: Asylum
Religious leaders and scientists preside over a sanitarium where the good and bad are confronted by their pasts. This is the 2nd season in the American Horror Story anthology.
Achievement of American Horror Story: Asylum
James Cromwell won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie with Jessica Lange, Zachary Quinto and Sarah Paulson all being recognized with nominations as well.
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Latest information about American Horror Story: Asylum updated on July 28 2021.
